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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,851.72, 403,044.30 and 135,620.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,851.72, 403,044.30 and 135,620.76 is: 203,313.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,851.72 : 403,044.30 = 135,620.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,851.72/403,044.30 = 135,620.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,851.72x = 403,044.30 × 135,620.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,851.72x = 54,661,174,279.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,661,174,279.67/268,851.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,313.46

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